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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henderson say the "subatomic strings" in his theory are made of?
(a) Fusilli.
(b) DNA.
(c) The Flying Spaghetti Monster's hair.
(d) Wet spaghetti.

2. What does Henderson NOT use to prove the inferiority of empirical science?
(a) The elimination of demon-induced illnesses.
(b) The extermination of witches.
(c) The eradication of wizards.
(d) The lack of discovery of new land.

3. In "An Alternate Vision," what do Snodgrass and Jaffari call their theory about creation?
(a) Unintelligent Design.
(b) Intelligent Design.
(c) Kind of Silly Design.
(d) Inexplicable Chaos.

4. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," what appliance does Longshanks use to describe the difference between Evolution and Intelligent Design?
(a) An old-fashioned television.
(b) A microwave.
(c) A flat-screen television.
(d) A kitchen sink.

5. According to Henderson, what religion's feelings are easily hurt?
(a) The Buddhists.
(b) The Christians.
(c) The Mormons.
(d) The Jains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example is NOT listed in Longshanks' list of choices enjoyed by Americans?

2. According to Henderson, man is created in whose image?

3. What does Henderson say led to the Passenger Pigeon's extinction?

4. According to Henderson, science will no longer be limited by what?

5. What is the other name for Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?

Short Essay Questions

1. Henderson is convinced that the more one reads his book, the more convinced they will become about two specific points. What are they?

2. Name three examples of choices Longshanks lists as being offered to Americans.

3. What is peer review?

4. Henderson asserts that the Earth is actually 5,000 years old. How does he explain the scientific evidence that the Earth is actually billions of years old?

5. What point does Henderson use to try to urge people to try Pastafarianism at the end of "A Letter from Bobby Henderson?"

6. What are some of the "disturbing rumors" about Bobby Henderson that Longshanks lists in his note?

7. Explain Henderson's Flying Spaghetti Monster theory of gravity.

8. What type of organization is Henderson afraid his readers will think the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is? What kind of organization does Henderson say Pastafarianism actually is?

9. Why does Henderson assert that "one suggested theory is just as good as another?"

10. How does Henderson describe science at the beginning of "Toward a New SuperScience?"

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